Fix your 2ndsrch.dll error

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Fix your 2ndsrch.dll error

This file has been reported to be part of a spyware/malware/trojan. It is likely that the problem you are experiencing is linked directly to the spyware/malware/trojan rather than an actual missing DLL-file and the recommended course of action is to first locate/remove the Malware. We do not recommend downloading this file.

DLL-Files.com Support says:

Part of the "2nd Thought Virus"

A possible manual solution for you 'handyman-fixers' out there:

Removal instructions involves making changes to your Windows Registry. Making the wrong changes can cripple your computer, so do this at your own risk.

Second Thought is a web browser toolbar that will launch advertisements while you browse the web. Second Thought may monitor your Internet behavior
and report this information to its controlling servers. Second Thought may also automatically update itself, and during these updates third party
software may be installed.
www.2nd-Thought.com

Open the registry (Start->Run->regedit) and delete the following keys and values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\adstartup
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\bokja
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\sqinstaller
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\stcloader

Now, before you delete it, the DLL file must be deregistered. Open a DOS command prompt window (from Start->Programs->Accessories).
Enter the following commands in the DOS window: cd "%WinDir%\System" regsvr32 /u [insert .dll name here]

Each file is in several locations so you'll need to search for them and unregister + delete them in every location you find.
Tip: this is only a list of known files/locations. You will want to do a search by the name of the file to see if they're on your system.

Having successfully done this you should be able to delete the entire 'Second Thought' folder in Program Files.

Good luck!

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